as in soaring
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices shot up seemingly overnight
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The soaring, craggy peaks of the Tetons reflected in mirror-like turquoise lakes are among the most iconic scenes in the American West.
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After soaring to tremendous heights and leading the market for years, AI stocks have been under pressure recently because of worries their profits can’t possibly keep pace with the tremendous rallies for their stock prices.
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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Hulls said the fund allows property owners to support local businesses without dramatically increasing rents as market conditions change.
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“Shooting (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shooting%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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